How Much Pool Water Loss Is Normal?

Doc’s Leak Detection • Indianapolis & Central Indiana

Some water loss is normal, especially during hot, sunny, windy weather. The issue is knowing when normal evaporation turns into a leak that needs professional testing.

Normal pool water loss vs. a possible leak

• Indiana weather can cause noticeable evaporation during warm, dry, or windy conditions.
• Water loss becomes more concerning when the pool drops faster than neighboring pools, needs frequent refilling, or loses water even when the pump is off.
• If the pool drops to a specific level and then slows or stops, the leak may be near that waterline, fitting, light, skimmer, step, or return.

Signs evaporation may not be the only problem

• You are adding water more often than usual.
• The pump is pulling air, losing prime, or showing air bubbles.
• You see wet spots, soft soil, or washed-out areas near the pool or equipment.
• The water bill increases without another clear explanation.

What Doc’s Leak Detection checks

• Visible pool structure, fittings, lights, skimmers, returns, steps, and equipment areas.
• Possible plumbing concerns using LeakTronics diagnostics when appropriate.
• Dye testing and acoustic listening when site conditions allow.